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• ASLA Professional learning - PART 1: Using Informit Explore for Media Literacy

  • When
    22 Jul 2026
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    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom

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  Informit Explore and ASLA are partnering to deliver a three‑part professional learning series designed exclusively for ASLA members. Across July, August and September, this series will equip school library professionals and educators with practical strategies for integrating high‑quality Australian content into teaching, learning and inquiry.

  Each session focuses on a different dimension of contemporary learning; from media literacy to classroom provocation to senior research skills with a strong emphasis on critical thinking, source evaluation, and purposeful resource selection.

  Session 1: Using Informit Explore for Media Literacy

  This session unpacks how media literacy frameworks can be applied in the classroom to analyse representation, perspective and contemporary media. Participants will explore Media Perspectives modules, interactive Screen Guides, news clips and Australian screen content, gaining strategies to scaffold students’ critical analysis skills.

  Subject focus: English and Media Arts

  Who should attend? This workshop is ideal for:

  • Library assistants and support staff working to support student research skills

  • Early-career teacher librarians 
  • Experienced library staff wanting to strengthen their knowledge in Australian databases 
  • Anyone looking to grow the use of their Informit Explore subscription within their school 

  
  

  Date: WEDNESDAY 22 JULY, 2026

  Time: 4:30 PM (AEST)

  Presented by: Jessica Darnell

  Cost: Member $FREE ~ Non-Member $40

  Registrations close: Tues 21 JULY @ 10am

  Save the date: Session 2 - 19 August - Using Informit Explore for Classroom Provocation, Information and Inspiration

  Important terms and information:

  - Non-member registrations are welcome, but must be finalised (paid) no later than 24 hours before the event, or the registration may be cancelled. NO REFUNDS available for non-attendance.

  - Delegates will be sent a unique access link no later than 5pm the day prior to the event.

  - ASLA Members must be signed in (to their profile linked to an active membership) to access the free registration option.

  Please speak to your membership coordinator and/or email us for any troubleshooting assistance, or if you have any queries.

  

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• ASLA Interactive Workshops -Professional Learning in action - PART 1

  • When
    1 Aug 2026
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    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom

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  School libraries are powerful catalysts for teaching, learning, and whole-school improvement. Katie explores how intentional professional learning can strengthen the role of the school library by aligning library initiatives with your school's vision, strategic priorities, and learning goals.

  Discover how purposeful professional learning enables school library staff to lead change, build collaborative partnerships with teachers, and enhance student outcomes in reading, information literacy, digital citizenship, and inquiry learning.

  Katie will also explore time-oriented professional learning approaches, including professional learning communities, instructional coaching, collaborative planning, action research, reflective practice, and professional networks. All actions that support continuous growth and position the school library as an essential partner in school improvement.

  Who should attend? This workshop is ideal for: 

  • Library assistants and support staff aspiring to leadership 
  • Early career teacher librarians 
  • Experienced library staff wanting to strengthen strategic leadership capacity 
  • Anyone looking to grow their influence and advocacy within their school 

  Date: Saturday 1 AUGUST, 2026

  Time: 9:30 AM (AEST)

  Presented by: Katie Thompson

  Cost: Member $FREE ~ Non-Member $40

  Registrations close: Thurs 30 JULY @ 10am

  Save the date: Session 2 - August 29

  Important terms and information:

  - No recording/s will be made available for these events.

  - Non-member registrations are welcome, but must be finalised (paid) no later than 24 hours before the event, or the registration may be cancelled. NO REFUNDS available for non-attendance.

  - Delegates will be sent a unique access link no later than 5pm the day prior to the event.

  - ASLA Members must be signed in (to their profile linked to an active membership) to access the free registration option.

  Please speak to your membership coordinator and/or email us for any troubleshooting assistance, or if you have any queries.

  

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• The first 25 Years of the 21st Century: what the research says about student research ASLA Webinar Series 2026, AUGUST

  • When
    5 Aug 2026
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    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  Presenter: Claire Elliott, ASLA 2025 School Library Professional
  Date: Wednesday 5 AUGUST, 2026

  Time: 7:30 PM (AEST)

  Cost: Members $FREE ~ Non-Members $40

  Registrations close: Tues 4 AUGUST @ 10am

  Explore what current research reveals about how students conduct research in the digital age, including their priorities, habits, and the barriers that can limit effective information literacy development.

  Examine the changing role of teacher librarians, research support, and physical non-fiction collections in contemporary school libraries, and consider why these resources are often underutilised.

  Gain thought-provoking insights from a literature review of student research practices and reflect on how the findings might inform decisions in your own library context, regardless of budget, size, or staffing.

  Important terms and information:

  ⁍ This is a live event - participants must register to receive an access link, and all registrants will receive a link to the recording after the event, 

  ⁍ Although late registrations can't be accepted, the recording can be ordered in the ASLA Online Store, shortly after the event, at the advertised (listed above) event prices. 

  ⁍ ASLA Members must be signed in for the free registration option to appear.

  ⁍Please speak to your membership coordinator or email us for any troubleshooting assistance, or if you have any queries.

  

  Members can order available ASLA Webinar Series Event recordings for FREE* in the Online Store - Login required.
  

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  * ASLA Webinar Series Event recordings from 2024 onward are free, or half non-member price prior.

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